Leesburg, NJ Demographics
A map of Leesburg's Population by Race
Leesburg, New Jersey has an estimated population of 431, a large decrease from the 601 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Leesburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Leesburg, that probability was 22.0% in 2020 and 26.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Leesburg is ranked the 629th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Leesburg was ranked the 602nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Leesburg's White Population
367 residents of Leesburg, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leesburg is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Leesburg ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's White population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. White residents' share of Leesburg's population has decreased from 88.0% to 85.2%.
Leesburg is more White than neighboring Heislerville (81.8% White). Leesburg is less White than neighboring Dorchester (100% White), Mauricetown (87.9% White), Port Elizabeth (100% White), and Delmont (100% White).
Leesburg's Black Population
0 residents of Leesburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leesburg is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Leesburg ranks 338th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Leesburg's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.
Leesburg's Asian Population
0 residents of Leesburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leesburg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Leesburg ranks 678th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Leesburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Leesburg's Hispanic Population
34 residents of Leesburg, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leesburg is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Leesburg ranks 528th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Leesburg's population has increased from 6.0% to 7.9%.
Leesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Dorchester (0% Hispanic), Port Elizabeth (0% Hispanic), and Delmont (0% Hispanic). Leesburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Heislerville (18.2% Hispanic), and Mauricetown (9.9% Hispanic).
Leesburg's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Leesburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leesburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Leesburg ranks 658th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 10. Native American/Other residents' share of Leesburg's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.3%.
Leesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dorchester (0% Native American/Other), Heislerville (0% Native American/Other), Mauricetown (0% Native American/Other), Port Elizabeth (0% Native American/Other), and Delmont (0% Native American/Other).
Leesburg's Multiracial Population
20 residents of Leesburg, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leesburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Leesburg ranks 437th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Leesburg's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.6%.
Leesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Dorchester (0% Multiracial), Heislerville (0% Multiracial), Mauricetown (2.2% Multiracial), Port Elizabeth (0% Multiracial), and Delmont (0% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.